Solar Power Profile - Forest Glen, NSW 2157
More than 572 homes in postcode 2157 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Forest Glen, Hillside, Canoelands and Glenorie.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 5,632 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 21,594 kWh per day, or 7,882 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $2,427.25 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $1,379,316.75 per year.
Forest Glen and 2157 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 5,753.86 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 47,948,833 km worth of car emissions.
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Postcode 2157
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State Wide
1056th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in Forest Glen
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Forest Glen: Glenorie (old Northern Rd) - approx. 4.6 km
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Forest Glen Demographics
Forest Glen and the postcode of 2157 has a total population of 3970 people, with a median age of 42 years. There are 1302 households in Forest Glen, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 3.2 with a median income of 2493 per week per household.
About 76% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Forest Glen is $3000/month. By installing solar power in Forest Glen, the average household could save 6.74% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $57940 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 1.87% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Forest Glen is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About Forest Glen
Canoelands is a small town located in the Hills District of New South Wales, Australia. The town is situated on the banks of the Hawkesbury River and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the Marramarra National Park and the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Canoelands is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and kayaking available.
The weather in Canoelands is generally warm and sunny, with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. This makes the town an ideal location for solar power production. By installing solar panels on homes and businesses in Canoelands, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunshine to generate their own renewable energy. Solar installers in the area can help homeowners determine the optimal angle and orientation for their solar panels to maximize their solar yields.
Switching to solar power in Canoelands has many benefits, including reducing reliance on fossil fuels, lowering energy bills, and reducing carbon emissions. By generating their own solar power, residents of Canoelands can also contribute to a more sustainable future for their community and the planet as a whole.